An MP and a children's charity have urged the Government to act now and compensate victims of horrific sexual and physical abuse which took place at a former hospital.

More than 90 people have now been identified as victims at Aston Hall Hospital, near Derby, in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, when they were children.

Last month, police said 77 crimes had been identified at the hospital, including serious sexual and physical abuse. Most was at the hands of its former head, Dr Kenneth Milner, who police said would have been questioned over allegations if he had still been alive.

Dozens of victims are claiming compensation from the Department for Health over what happened.

Following the publication of reports by the police and NHS at the end of last month, South Derbyshire MP Heather Wheeler said she now wanted to see action.

Aston Hall was a mental hospital near Derby (Image: Derbyshire Live)

She said: "I have read both of the reports cover to cover and it unequivocally shows evidence of abuse that occurred all of those years ago.

"If Dr Milner was still alive he would be a person of interest and would be interviewed.

"I feel that the evidence is so clear that the NHS should react as quickly and as sensitively as possible to look at any compensation claims for people who were there and treated by this doctor."

Mrs Wheeler said she would want compensation claims to be dealt with via mediation and not through a court process.

A spokesman for the children's charity the NSPCC also urged the government to act.

He said: "The evil abuse inflicted on vulnerable victims at Aston Hall will have caused unimaginable pain and suffering that can last a lifetime.

Heather Wheeler (Image: Derbyshire Live)

"It is therefore important that any uncertainty around issues like compensation claims is resolved as quickly as possible, and that survivors all receive the necessary support to help them move forward with their lives and come to terms with what happened."

Anyone concerned about a child, or any adults that have suffered child sexual abuse, can contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 . Childline is there for young people in 0800 1111 ."

The two reports said a Derbyshire police investigated which lasted more than two years had identified 65 victims. Since the reports were published a further 27 people had contacted the force as victims.

A total of 77 crimes were reported, including serious physical abuse and sexual abuse, including rape. Dr Milner used drugs including sodium amytal, commonly known as a “truth serum". The former patients said they were tied down and abused.

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